Barbara's Lighthouse

11/14/2025

Parents play a vital role in preventing youth to***co and ni****ne use. Building trust with your child takes skill and practice. This free workshop helps parents and caregivers learn how to have open, informed conversations with young people about va**ng and other ni****ne products - so you can guide them with confidence and care.

Visit TrustEducation. for more information and free resources. Participants who complete the post-workshop survey will be entered to win a $50 gift card!

11/14/2025

https://www.charlotteparent.com/charlotte-fall-festivals-and-fairs/

Fall festivals feed your need for fried dough, live music and family fun.

11/14/2025

Families play a powerful role in student success! The Strong Fathers/Strong Families resources offers tools and activities designed to help famiies stay engaged in their children’s learning. From literacy games to STEM challenges, these resources provide fun, meaningful ways to connect school and home.

When fathers become involved in the daily lives and educationof their child, they can make a huge difference in the outcomes for that child.

11/14/2025

The Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center

ECAC is providing educational webinars each month, focusing on topics including IEPs, resources for parents of children with special needs, transitioning back to school, children’s behavior, and more.

Join us for an upcoming training or event! View all upcoming ECAC events below by month, week, or a full listing. You can also filter by category or location and search for specific events. If you are interested in scheduling a workshop in your area, please contact our workshop coordinator. Category...

11/14/2025

The Johnston Ziegler Safrit Youth Leadership Scholarship has now increased to $10,000!

Recently, we announced another legendary name has been added to our scholarship, now known as the Johnston Ziegler Safrit Youth Leadership Scholarship. As a result of the generous response to this announcement, we have increased this annual award to $10,000.

About the Scholarship: In 2012, the Johnston Ziegler Youth Leadership Scholarship was created to recognize a local high school senior who, like our founders, Dr. John G. Johnston and Barbara Ziegler, demonstrated outstanding leadership, advocacy, and passion for service in their community. Today, fourteen recipients proudly wear the name of Johnston Ziegler scholarship award winner.

Mark your calendars! Encourage a young leader who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, advocacy, or service for adolescents to apply for this distinguished award.

The application for the 2026 Johnston Ziegler Safrit Youth Leadership Scholarship will:

OPEN: October 1, 2025
CLOSE: December 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm
Learn more at: Johnston Ziegler Scholarship – Teen Health Connection

The application window for the 2023 Johnston Ziegler Scholarship is now closed. Finalists and all other applicants will be notified of their status by Friday, December 23rd. 

11/14/2025

If you’re a senior at a North Carolina public high school with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or above, and you meet the NC College Connect requirements, you are automatically admitted to select North Carolina colleges and universities.

To learn more visit: https://www.cfnc.org/nc-college-connect/

11/14/2025

The Relatives provides a vital lifeline for youth in Mecklenburg County who are facing difficult circumstances such as homelessness, abuse, or neglect. Their programs offer immediate support, shelter, and guidance to help young people find stability and hope.

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11/14/2025

Discover the Power of Your Library!

Did you know the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library offer free resources for the whole family? From books and magazines to 15 hours of free professional virtual tutoring each week, the library is a fantastic way to keep learning going at home — for students and adults alike! https://plcmc.overdrive.com/

11/14/2025

NC College Food Benefits

Are you a college student in North Carolina who needs help buying food? Every day, millions of Americans — including college students — use SNAP/FNS benefits to help them access nutritious food. Many students are unaware they may be eligible for SNAP/FNS benefits. Sharing information with your students is a great way to help them learn more. Take this short quiz to determine your potential eligibility for SNAP/FNS food assistance. To learn more about the process, visit: https://nccollegefoodbenefits.org/eligibility/

11/11/2025

Who is ready to light up Stumptown Park?!

Winter Wonderlights will take place on Saturday, December 6 from 3:30pm until 6:30pm. enjoy face painters, holiday crafts, a winter maze, inflatables, Curley the Clown balloon twisting, and performances from community groups.

Santa himself will make an appearance for photos during the event and following the lighting of the tree & all of Stumptown!

Event Schedule:
3:30pm: Event open
5:30pm: Park lighting ceremony begins
6:30pm: Tree & park lighting

Community group performances include:
Charlotte Academy of Music
School of Rock Charlotte
Charlotte Dance Alliance
Crestdale Middle School Choir
Metrolina Christian Academy Choir

11/05/2025